Cuse v. Oklahoma

dotheopposite · 03-23-09, 09:48 PM

The Orangemen are hot right now. I like them to win this game. OU is not a great team..1 man show. Teams that rely on 1 man usually don't last very long

EaglesPhan36 · 03-23-09, 10:06 PM

I don't think the line is going to move much. This is a pick 'em. Orange have the size with Jackson & Onauku to at least play Blake G. tough. I think this game is dictated by how rough the refs let the Ds play. 'Cuse as usual will need big days from 2 of their 3 outside guys - Flynn, Devendorf & Rautins. I think Flynn vs. Warren will be fun.

EastsidaProduct · 03-24-09, 12:59 AM

Syracuse will lead this sweet sixteen dance!

kdawgy · 03-24-09, 03:51 AM

I agree this is a tough game to cap. Really red hot team (syracuse) vs. very solid physical team (oklahoma). Probably going to play this game one half at a time. I think it will probably go back and forth and expect both teams to make some pushes back and forth.

Right now I'm taking syracuse 1/2 ML and syracuse 1/2 team total over.

If those win, I might consider taking oklahoma 2nd half, or lay off if they barely win. If one or both lose I'll probably double up my bet for the 2nd half.

GL, should be a fun one to watch.

isotopes · 03-24-09, 09:52 AM

I really like cuse in this one, wish the line would go up to Cuse +1.5. Where are all the people that are supposed to bet the heck out of Oklahoma because Blake Griffin is the only college bball player they know.

HoulihansTX · 03-24-09, 08:36 PM

Oklahoma all the way! Two words Blake Griffin

brooks85 · 03-25-09, 01:32 PM

I love cuse here. reason why- three* words BLAKE GRIFFIN SHUTDOWN

ACCBball · 03-25-09, 01:36 PM

I like cuse in this game, the 2 3 zone will cause issues for Ok. Michigan did a good job on them but they couldnt score and that was the big difference in the game. Cuse has pleny of more firew power than Michigan and thats why I like them.

Hells Kitchen · 03-25-09, 01:41 PM

Sooners STINK!!
One man team.

I guess i failed to mention my son and I go to 4-5 SYR games a year.
Does that make me biased

Gonna be a great game.
Gonna be a tough game.
Of course i`m betting L`Orange.
And through my Orange coloured glasses Cuse 77 OK 65

PsychoQ · 03-25-09, 05:34 PM

Duck can suck me.. I'm Riding the Cuse train till it stops..I mite even take the ml

Vonnegut · 03-25-09, 08:35 PM

I think Cuse is the play here but damn I wish that line would be a +2, just in case. If Griffin has a monster game and dominates as he really possibly could if its chippy, they could win a squeaker. Right now my money is on Orange but I havent pulled the trigger quite yet.

WOODCHIP · 03-25-09, 11:31 PM

i like cuse goin to the final four and i think its not even a question who wins this game.Oklahoma is so overrated. Syracuse ml might be a big play tomorrow..if not buy a few points they wont lose by more than 4..

spongerat · 03-25-09, 11:38 PM

if syracuse can pull out a 5 overtime game they can win anything

HoulihansTX · 03-25-09, 11:41 PM

Onauku is a lightining rod when it comes to fouls, and that Jackson fella will not be able to stay with griffin's athleticism. That 2-3 zone that cuse plays will get sucked in by Griffins play, allowing warren and johnson light them up from range. Flynn will have to get Griffin in foul trouble for them to have a chance, but i think warren has been waiting for a superstar opponent(flynn) to make a name for himself against. Warren has that kind of Ego believe me. He was quoted saying he "could beat Kobe one-on-one," and he was in high school when he said that!!! I think warren will step up his defensive effort against a guy he respects. Or it could all go to hell with Warren forgeting he has the POTY on his team and he jacks up 27 footers.

missumuch · 03-26-09, 08:31 AM

I think it will be a close game folks but Oklahoma pulls it out in the end. Blake Griffin will get the double team allowing his brother to hit that short jumper. If Austin johnson shows up and hits that jumper watch out. Willie warren can get to the lane against this zone as well.

If none of the above happens the Cuse will pull it out becasue OU doesnt play hard defense becasue they depend on Griffin's shot blocking GL today.

isotopes · 03-26-09, 11:55 AM

My prediction, Cuse wins by 5 and it is goes under. Cuse D will buckle down and Beheim will come up with a way to minimize Griffin's impact through good D and getting him into foul trouble. The other Griffin can't do anything, and Oklahoma will not hit the amount of outside shots they need. Cuse will bitch slap griffin in his gigantic head.

isotopes · 03-26-09, 10:41 PM

Wow big east is killing every other conference. Cuse may kill oklahoma.

Crayzee · 03-26-09, 10:54 PM

you really gotta watch games with 1 point line
try to make your bet as close to tip as you can
and ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS take the +1

PsychoQ · 03-26-09, 10:56 PM

I'm just waiting for someone to say Cuse won't win because there tired. That seems to be the only thing anyone ever has to say about them.. I see cuse rolling here they are huge inside, plus maybe the bet point guard in the game.Oklahoma is a one man team i see this game getting out of hand..

SoonerGreg · 03-26-09, 11:41 PM

Originally posted by isotopes

Wow big east is killing every other conference. Cuse may kill oklahoma.

The Big East is is really good but the Big XII has played pretty well too. They are 10-3. How does that correlate to Syracuse killing Oklahoma?

SoonerGreg · 03-26-09, 11:45 PM

Originally posted by dotheopposite

The Orangemen are hot right now. I like them to win this game. OU is not a great team..1 man show. Teams that rely on 1 man usually don't last very long

I seem to remember a freshman by the name of Carmello, single handily lead his team to a NCAA Championship.

SoonerGreg · 03-26-09, 11:47 PM

Originally posted by PsychoQ

Duck can suck me.. I'm Riding the Cuse train till it stops..I mite even take the ml

Wow, you are really putting your balls on the line betting the ML with 1pt spread.

SoonerGreg · 03-27-09, 12:13 AM

Originally posted by WOODCHIP

i like cuse goin to the final four and i think its not even a question who wins this game.Oklahoma is so overrated. Syracuse ml might be a big play tomorrow..if not buy a few points they wont lose by more than 4..

How are the Sooners overrated? They have lost all of 5 games this year and 2 of them were when B.Griffin was out with a concussion. Oklahoma has already beaten the following Tournament teams:

American, VCU, Purdue, USC, Utah, Texas, Oklahoma St.(twice), and Texas A&M(twice).

Syracuse vs Tournament Teams: 7-7
Oklahoma vs Tournament teams: 10-4

I guess I'm having a hard time trying to figure out how they are overrated.

caseyking2 · 03-27-09, 12:15 AM

lets go orange

sallysnax8 · 03-27-09, 12:25 AM

sooners roll here...they wont shut down griffin he will dominate.

isotopes · 03-27-09, 07:59 AM

Cuse is 7-7 against tourney teams because they had to play all the #1 seeds, not scrubs like american (no offense american fans). USC was alright, but as the tourney proved pac-10 wasagain way over rated. Big 12 is a decent conference, but the Big East teams are just battle tested, which pays big dividends in the tourney. If Cuse can beat a nasty Uconn team, Oklahoma should be no problem. Only way that cuse loses here is if OU hits 45% from beyond the arc and the refs get star struck and give griffin every single foul call.

JMO, I have done really well in the tourney betting big east schools, watched all the major games this year. Had Uconn last night and Villanova huge. Laid off Pitt, the spread wasn't right. Tonight it is cuse and laying off Louisville. Cuse should win here.

ASH0479 · 03-27-09, 08:28 AM

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They will not shut down Blake Griffin, but they will contact him enough....2-3 Zone and all the different varities of this defense that Syracuse will use will make it tough for Blake...it depends who will step up for Oklahoma, if they can consistantly hit the outside jumpers they win....if not, Cuse rolls...

I am leaning to Cuse +1

Hells Kitchen · 03-27-09, 10:03 AM

Originally posted by SoonerGreg

How are the Sooners overrated? They have lost all of 5 games this year and 2 of them were when B.Griffin was out with a concussion. Oklahoma has already beaten the following Tournament teams:

American, VCU, Purdue, USC, Utah, Texas, Oklahoma St.(twice), and Texas A&M(twice).

Syracuse vs Tournament Teams: 7-7
Oklahoma vs Tournament teams: 10-4

I guess I'm having a hard time trying to figure out how they are overrated.

Someone`s looking through(insert colour of sooner jersey`s) glasses. Puke purple perhaps

Crimsom

,ah steal bama`s,GOT IT!

LT Profits · 03-27-09, 10:14 AM

Oklahoma may be overrtaed in the sense that they are a one-man team. If the Syracuse zone can keep Griffin in check, Cuse should win rather easily.

That said, it is not a given anyone can shut him down, so I am passing.

WOODCHIP · 03-27-09, 10:53 AM

Syracuse Wins.

DennisT · 03-27-09, 11:29 AM

Dazed And Confused.

Generally have pretty good luck following posts. You folks have really confused me on OK CUSE. Need more info Thanks.

"Sic" · 03-27-09, 11:45 AM

Cuse

Mar 26 11:45pm Basketball - Pending 1100.00 to win 1000.00
1. Basketball - Syracuse - moneyline (-110)
for the entire game held on Mar 27 at 6:25pm [pending]

"Sic" · 03-27-09, 11:47 AM

Also on Kansas first half

ar 27 12:41am Basketball - Pending 500.00 to win 500.00
1. Basketball - Kansas - moneyline (+100)
for the 1st half held on Mar 27 at 8:35pm [pending]

"Sic" · 03-27-09, 12:12 PM

I kinda ****ed myself with this one...Should have taken the +1 at the same price

Mar 26 11:47pm Basketball - Pending 1150.00 to win 1000.00
1. Basketball - Syracuse - moneyline (-115)
for the entire game held on Mar 27 at 6:25pm [pending]